No.125
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No.128
What's a good book for getting into Linux that preferably doesn't require extensive programming knowledge? Just basic things about how it functions, how the filesystem is handled, what the kernel does etc. Also, I've been dabbling in Ubuntu for a while now, but while it has been enough for my needs so far would there be an advantage in switching over to Gentoo/Arch at this point, or are they more for people that know exactly what kind of system they want?
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>>128Honestly, it all depends on what distro you are using as far as books go. If you are just beginning to learn Linux and it's basics, I would start with Ubuntu. A simple "For Dummies" book, which I've looked over, takes it pretty simple. Another set of books to look into is the Sam's Teach Yourself series. They have some older books on Linux that are always really easy and self-explanatory.
I would stay on a simple OS like Ubuntu before moving to Arch or Gentoo. Personally, I'm not the greatest fan of arch, as I'm more of an Ubuntu/CentOS/Debian man. This isn't to scare you away from those distros, just a word of advice that Arch is a bit more overwhelming then Ubuntu. If you really are curious, I'd say learn the basic linux functions with Ubuntu, then move over and do a test run with Arch.
No.132
>>125Im kinda new on cumputing so which distro shoud i start using when converting to linux, i want some kind of gui atleast. I've heard of kali, arch, ubuntu and debian. Which will give me a good start?
No.133
>>132As you've probably heard, Ubuntu is a pretty good choice. It's good for people who are relatively new to Linux and is aimed at (superficial) simplicity. It can do pretty much everything that other distros can, and there's a ton of support and resources online for it. If you're completely new to Linux, things will be pretty different so you'll probably want to smoothen the transition a bit.
No.136
>>133Ubuntu is great step and helps before diving into something like kali. Also great for everyday use if your pc sucks.
I cant get VM to work on my ubuntu though no matter what software I use.
No.139
>>136I'm guessing you just use a live CD then? Or dual boot?
No.144
>>125I have begun to see surveillance as a serious issue.
What is the best dist for escaping state surveillance and all the other surveillance code that are built in to some of them dists?
No.145
>>144If you're looking for a privacy based distro, look into Tails or Whoix.
I'm not sure what you mean about surveillance code built into the dists.
No.146
>>144If you're looking for a privacy based distro, look into Tails or Whoix.
I'm not sure what you mean about surveillance code built into the dists.
No.151
>>139Fully installed and not dual boot, I installed xen thinking it was something else.
But I have removed it using every means I can think off and still getting error messages.
Followed the steps to fix issues but nothing prevails.
Just thought would ask if you have seen this problem before?
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>>146Never mind what I said. Thanks anyways!
No.178
>>139[solved issues with Virtualbox]
used gksu synaptic, then checked Virtualbox for re installation. Seems to have solved the problem.
Hope this helps others.
No.222
>>125I'm on a windows Pc and plan to do my, uh, "taxes" from a Kali Linux Live USB plugged into said windows machine. Is this acceptable? It's my understanding that windows won't get involved at all, nor will the computer itself unless I decide to temporarily mount the c drive.
No.224
>>222You should be fine, windows won't boot or get involved at all. Just use tor, be safe, etc.
No.227
My WIFI on my unbutntu always goes out after like 10 mins of being on…. Anyone know of any fixes for this? I bought a exteranal wifi card but I have no clue how to even install it to my laptop for ubuntu to pick up.
I can google I know…. But fuck I'd rather have some of the /bros/ help me out.
No.228
>>224I actually plan to use an anonymous log-free vpn from privateinternetaccess.com paid for with walmart or other gift cards payed for with cash in a different state 3+ weeks prior to registering for the VPN with a guerillamail or other anonymous email, and never use this particular VPN account for legitimate surfing or logging in. Is this acceptable or should I just use TOR?
No.230
>>228That seems relatively secure as long as you uphold opsec, but remember that the VPN can get you busted if it turns out they keep logs for whatever reason. A bunch of people from lulzsec got v& because HideMyAss gave the feds their logs. Honestly, a better solution would be to use a rooted box somewhere in russia (or a couple of them) to act as a proxy to the VPN, then a couple more to connect to tor. S it would go like
you → rooted boxes → VPN → rooted boxes → tor → internet.
Of course, this method would be almost uselessly slow, so you might need to cut corners.
No.255
How can I do a minimal install of Debian? I've installed Arch before and I enjoyed the lightweightness of it and I want to enjoy that same thing with a Debian based OS.
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No.296
>>227Try deleting the connection info from wifi manager.. then re connect and see if it works.
I cant remember what I did exactly to fix it. Other than that you can try updating drivers :/
No.320
>>257Google is most definately not your friend. Use DuckDuckGo.
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No.367
>>296Duckduckgo is your friend.
No.369
>>367>doesn't read the post directly above No.379
Is Kali Linux worth it? Or should I get a Distro that actually has some functionality to it?
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>>379Kali is for hacking. Nothing else.
For a desktop distro, take your pick. Some say Ubuntu, others say Arch or Gentoo. Doesn't really matter so long as its for desktop use.
No.467
>>125hi i need help installing hardened gentoo
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thanks